Kavan

A principled news anchor who confronts corporate pressure and fights to broadcast truth. He evolves from a career-focused presenter into a fearless investigator willing to risk his career for justice. His stubborn integrity drives the investigation and links the fates of Kalpana, Abdul, and Malar. He embodies the clash between media power and ethical reporting.

A social activist whose assault becomes the fuse for a public outcry. Her testimony catalyzes the investigation into the pesticide factory and the media scam. She demonstrates resilience and courage, inspiring others to push back against oppression. Her story exposes the intersection of activism and media manipulation.

Thilak’s ex-girlfriend and executive producer who stands with him against Zen One’s unethical practices. She contributes to the push for truthful reporting and resigns to join the reform-led effort. Her commitment to integrity reinforces the theme of collective action.

A corrupt media baron tightly linked with the politician Dheeran. He orchestrates cover-ups, manipulates broadcasts for profit, and uses power to silence dissent. His eventual exposure marks a turning point toward accountability.

A powerful and unscrupulous politician allied with Kalyan. He leverages influence to suppress inconvenient truths and to punish those who challenge the status quo. His role highlights the dangerous alliance between politics and media manipulation.

Chief editor at Zen One who quietly endures years of suppression and pressure. He represents the internal resistance within the system and the cost of speaking out. His arc underscores the ethical strain faced by newsroom leadership.

Kalpana’s partner who becomes a scapegoat when the system frames him for a terrorist attack. His innocence and subsequent exposure reveal the height of media manipulation. His arc emphasizes the human cost of a corrupt plot.

A video editor who creates the defaming material that Kalpana’s supporters later reveal as a fabrication or manipulation. He experiences the fallout of being used as a tool in a larger scheme. His role exposes the ethics (or lack thereof) behind digital content.

A colleague who pivots from complicity to solidarity, aiding Thilak and Malar in exposing the truth. His journey embodies the power of collective action within a collapsing media system. He reclaims his role to fight for accountability.